August 09, 2011, 11:25AM

Responding to Jim Derry's story "Classes begin at Lakeshore High; bond set for shooting plot suspects," reader louv commented: "I would hope something could be learned from these boys and their families to help understand why they felt this was an option . Some sort of profiling so parents and teachers could know what sort of beahavior might lead... Full story »

August 08, 2011, 4:42PM

Jefferson Parish interim Schools Superintendent James Meza is asking the School Board to authorize hiring two consultants at salaries totaling more than $200,000. The board will consider the proposals, along with the hiring of a specialty schools coordinator, Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School in Kenner. Meza is recommending that two executive directors be hired,... Full story »